Northern Graphics, Inc announced the acquisition of their company by a New York based strategic purchaser. The transaction was funded by Anvil Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in New York. The purchase of Northern Graphics by Shipmates/Printmates, the largest on-demand printer in New York’s Capital Region, was closely aligned to the strict acquisition criteria of the buyer, which was seeking to expand its geographic presence.

Anvil Capital is a New York based private equity investment group that invests in privately held business with revenues of $5 million to $50 million.

Headquartered in upstate New York, Shipmates/Printmates is the largest on-demand printer in New York’s Capital Region. Main areas of focus are printing, promotional items, fulfillment and multimedia.